Nurse Specialist in Community Heart Failure

2 weeks ago

Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Band 6 Nurse Specialist to join our Community Nurses Heart Failure team. The successful candidate will be responsible for assessing and managing pathways for patients and their families with definite and possible Heart Failure conditions.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience working as a Band 5 registered nurse in the field of Cardiology/Cardiothoracic and be able to demonstrate initiative, autonomy, and independence in the development of this expanding service.

The role includes all aspects of heart failure nursing, including assessment, providing clinical advice, delivering training, writing/reviewing policies and guidelines. The successful candidate will be a point of contact for family support for patients with heart failure, providing advice, screening information, and supportive counselling as required.

The successful candidate will also be responsible for the management of nurse-led clinics and their own caseload, working autonomously and making independent decisions. They will provide feedback to the lead Consultant Cardiologist regarding the decisions made.

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, be a team player, and be able to work effectively within a team. They will also have the ability to work autonomously and make independent decisions.

Main Duties of the Job

The successful post holder will be expected to demonstrate initiative, autonomy, and independence in the development of this expanding service and be responsible for assessing and managing pathways for patients and their families with definite and possible Heart Failure conditions.

The role includes all aspects of heart failure nursing, including assessment, providing clinical advice, delivering training, writing/reviewing policies and guidelines. The successful candidate will be a point of contact for family support for patients with heart failure, providing advice, screening information, and supportive counselling as required.

The successful candidate will also be responsible for the management of nurse-led clinics and their own caseload, working autonomously and making independent decisions. They will provide feedback to the lead Consultant Cardiologist regarding the decisions made.

About Us

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

The Trust values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The successful candidate will be working for an organisation that is committed to providing excellent care and improving patient experiences.

Job Responsibilities

The successful post holder will be responsible for assessing and managing pathways for patients and their families with definite and possible Heart Failure conditions.

The role includes all aspects of heart failure nursing, including assessment, providing clinical advice, delivering training, writing/reviewing policies and guidelines. The successful candidate will be a point of contact for family support for patients with heart failure, providing advice, screening information, and supportive counselling as required.

The successful candidate will also be responsible for the management of nurse-led clinics and their own caseload, working autonomously and making independent decisions. They will provide feedback to the lead Consultant Cardiologist regarding the decisions made.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • RGN Level one
  • NMC registered
  • Assessing qualification and evidence of teaching ability
  • Continuous professional development
  • First degree as a minimum or working towards

Desirable

  • Non-Medical Prescribing (or willing to undertake)
  • Advanced Practice and Consultation Skills (or willing to undertake)

Experience

Essential

  • Extensive post-registration experience
  • Extensive relevant experience at Band 5 within a cardiology/cardiothoracic setting
  • Ability to work, motivate, and develop a professional team

Desirable

  • Experience as a band 6 community heart failure specialist nurse
  • Specialist training relevant to role: Counselling skills

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

  • ECG Interpretation or working towards.
  • Ability to communicate effectively including active listening, writing, and verbally, with individuals on a one-to-one basis and with groups.

Desirable

  • Cannulation / Venepuncture or working towards.

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